Fresh, vibrant and endlessly versatile, homemade pesto is one of my favorite things to make, and it’s so much better than store-bought. Start with a classic Big Batch Basil Pesto made with both Parmesan and Pecorino, or try a Basil Pesto with Walnuts, a Sicilian Pistachio Pesto or a sun-dried tomato Pesto Rosso. Then put it to work: toss it with hand-rolled pasta for a classic Ligurian Trofie al Pesto, bring a Pesto Pasta Salad to your next cookout, or stir it into a 30-minute Creamy Pesto Chicken. It’s even great on a Roman Pizza Bianca with burrata and mortadella.
This big batch basil pesto recipe uses weight measurements for perfect results every time. Packed with fresh basil, Parmesan, Pecorino, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil.
Rich, savory, and slightly sweet, this Sicilian-inspired red pesto is full of flavor. Made with sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, Parmesan, garlic, basil, and olive oil.